Basic nutrition module 1-3
Choose the nutrients that provide energy to cells
Fats Carbohydrates
Foods are bad for you if they contain which two substances that can cause food-borne illness?
viruses and bacteria
The only time a specific nutrient can cure a health condition is when the condition is _____.
A nutrient deficiency disease.
The most natural and economical way to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals is to base your diet on a _______.
A variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods
The term "empty calories" refers to food that contain large amounts of calories from which substances?
Added sugars Unhealthy fats Alcohol
Choose the components that may be found in a dietary supplement.
Amino acids Herbs Vitamins
Which of the following are considered macronutrients
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins
a ___ is the smallest functional unit in a living organism.
Cell
___ require the nutrients in food to perform their metabolic activities
Cells
To help ensure all of the essential nutrients are received from a diet, one should ___.
Choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods
Several leading causes of death in the United States are considered __ diseases, which are health problems that typically take many years to develop and have complex causes.
Chronic
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamin, minerals and water are all
Classes of nutrients
You ___ is your usual pattern of food choices.
Diet
A(n) )___ supplement is a product that contains a mineral, a vitamin, an ammonia acid, or an herb that supplements the diet.
Dietary
Specific nutrients ___ health problems that are unrelated to nutrient deficiencies.
Do not cure
In order to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals in your diet, you should
Eat a variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods
Pastries, sugar-sweetened beverages, snack chips, and candies may be considered _____ foods.
Empty calorie
A nutrient that cannot be made by the body or is not produced in great enough amounts to meet needs and therefore must be supplied by food is considered ___.
Essential
Which of the following factors are likely to influence a person's food choice
Ethnic backgrounds Religious beli Mood
Which of the following are considered essential nutrients
Fats containing linolenic acid Vitamin A Calcium
Kilocalories are the unit of measurement for___.
Food energy
Choose the reasons is it better to obtain nutrients from foods rather than from supplements.
Foods contain a wider variety of phytochemicals than supplements Foods naturally contain beneficial combinations of nutrients and phytochemicals Nutrients from foods can sometimes be more available than nutrients from supplements
Poor eating habits contribute to which two leading causes of death in the United States?
Heart disease and cancer
Choose the components that may be found in a dietary supplement.
Herbs Amino acids Vitamins
The amount of energy in foods is reported as ___.
Kilocalories
Which of the following are recommended characteristics to consider when individualizing a person's diet?
Lifestyle Food preferences Budget
___ are needed in very small amounts for the body to function properly.
Micronutrients
___ are involved in the regulation of fluid balance, whereas __ are involved in the maintenance of immune function.
Minerals; vitamins
Lipid
Necessary for the absorption of fat soluble vitamins
You need ___ from the foods for your body to function properly.
Nutrients
In order to select a balanced diet for optimal health, it is necessary to gain knowledge about ___.
Nutrition
Choose the statement that correctly describes how individuals know what to select for a balanced and healthy diet.
People require knowledge of nutrition in order to select foods that provide the proper mix of nutrients for optimal health.
___ such as caffeine are non nutrients made by plants that may have health benefits.
Photochemical
When compared to plant foods, nutrients supplements do not contain a wide variety of ___.
Phytochemicals
Which of the following are examples of nonnutrients
Phytochemicals Alcohol
Protein
Production of structural and functional components
Which two nutrients provide the same amount of energy per gram (kcal/g)
Protein Carbohydrate
Water
Regulation of body temperature
Which of these statements describes a key concept regarding healthy diets?
Since no naturally occurring food contains all nutrients in amounts your body needs, variety is important
Carbohydrates
Source of energy ( most forms)
When a diet is individualized, this means that ___.
The diet is designed with consideration of their food preferences
A food is bad for you if it contains
Toxic substances
Food are bad for you if they contain which two substances that can cause food-borne illness?
Viruses Bacteria
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Vitamins
Which of the following are micronutrients
Vitamins Minerals
Which two nutrients do not provide energy for the body?
Vitamins, minerals
___ is considered the most essential nutrient.
Water
Which of the following are major classes of essential nutrients?
Water, fats
Which option describes a situation in which malnutrition can occur?
When people consume nutritionally poor diets
Choose the foods that would be considered nutrient-dense
Whole- grain cereal Broccoli
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alcohol
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carbohydrates
When we want to make changes to the way we usually eat, we will change our ____________.
diet
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fat
Advertising, health status, education, occupation and income are factors that influence ___.
food choices
___ are needed by our body in relatively large amounts on a daily basis.
macronutrients
The state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished is called __.
malnutrition
Which term describes a food or beverage that supplies a large amount of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, in relation to its energy value?
nutrient dense
Life sustaining chemicals found in foods are called
nutrients